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Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire
Ashley Spencer
4.0 AVERAGE
856 reviews for:
Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire
Ashley Spencer
4.0 AVERAGE
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This was FASCINATING. I generally know a lot more about this era of kids pop culture than the average person (I hosted a podcast about it), but I learned SO MUCH about the machinations and minutiae of Disney Channel. I worried that the book would be sensationalized without much substance, but there was no need to. It was extremely well reported, and there were a plethora of sources from across the industry. Mysteries I had wondered about have been solved! Truth-bombs and juicy details abound! But most importantly, Spencer gives this incredibly rich cultural phenomenon its due. So often we disregard media for kids, but those kids grow up to be adults who were shaped by that media. Spencer seems keenly aware of this and compiles the interviews and timeline with a tone of respect and genuine investigation. Really happy I read this, and I want to force it upon everyone who grew up in this era.
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Absolutely sped through this book. It felt very well-researched, but had constant quick storylines to draw you in and reminisce on your experience watching these Disney Channel shows. Loved it!
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Just not what I expected I suppose. It was very specifically about a handful of child stars. I thought it’d be more about the business side of things, though it did cover that a bit. It also didn’t really talk about any of the cartoon shows I loved and watched significantly more than all but Lizzie McGuire.
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